The Cook Book by “Oscar” of the Waldorf

Three thousand recipes from the maitre d'hotel of the Waldorf — the hotel kitchen that taught Gilded Age America how to dine, from beef tea to watermelon with champagne.

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Nectarine Compote

Peel and stone some nectarines, cut them in halves and put them in a saucepan with some syrup at the small thread degree, and cook them until quite tender. When cold they should be served in a compote dish and the syrup poured over. A little spinach green added to the syrup improves the effect.

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